Lineman Khalif Barnes re-signs with Raiders

Updated 11:27 pm, Friday, February 28, 2014

The Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday afternoon, giving him a one-year contract for the sixth straight season.

Barnes, 31, moved from right tackle to left tackle last season when Jared Veldheer tore his triceps. Barnes didn't embarrass himself at that demanding spot and then moved to left guard when Veldheer returned in Week 12. Barnes started all 16 games.

He is the first of the team's 18 prospective unrestricted free agents to be re-signed.

"There are some unfinished things we have to do here," Barnes said in a statement. "I want to be a part of the process that turns this thing around. I believe in Dennis (Allen) and I believe in Reggie (McKenzie).

"I am just excited I get the chance to come back and help this team win."

Free agency starts March 11, and the Raiders are especially trying to re-sign Veldheer, defensive end Lamarr Houston, running back Rashad Jennings and safety Charles Woodson before then. They have until Monday to use the franchise or transition tag on Veldheer or Houston, which would buy more time to work out a long-term contract.

Woodson's take: Woodson said Thursday on SiriusXM NFL Radio that he is prepared to retire if he doesn't think the Raiders' offer is fair.

"I think at this point, if the right numbers don't come across, for myself and from the team's standpoint, then it is a serious consideration at this point that I could have played my last season in the NFL," Woodson said. "So that's definitely something that I think about. I do plan on playing another year. Hopefully something can get done with the Raiders, but if not, then I've got to take a real hard look at this last year being the last one."

Woodson, 37, went through a tough free agency a year ago, leaving the Packers and signing with the Raiders after the Broncos tried to lure him but didn't offer any guaranteed money. With playing time bonuses, the former All-Pro made $1.8 million.

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